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Fox News Host Mocks Canadian Forces
Source: The Canadian Press
Posted: 03/23/09 3:16PM
Filed Under: Canada

TV Personality Apologizes for Insulting Comments

OTTAWA - A Fox News host is apologizing to Canadians in the face of widespread outrage over comments he and his guests made on a late-night talk show.
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A group of pundits took turns trashing Canada and its reliability as an ally in fighting terrorism last week on a Fox News program as four more Canadian soldiers were killed in separate attacks in Afghanistan. Defence Minister Peter MacKay requested an apology just before leaving for Canadian Forces Base Trenton, where he was to attend a repatriation ceremony with the families of the latest soldiers killed.
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Red Eye host Greg Gutfeld says his comments “may have been misunderstood” and in no way were meant to disrespect “the brave men, women and families of the Canadian military.”

So my reply was!

Greg Gutfeld, Sir, I understand to get ratings, plugs, advertisers, etc, these days, a talk show host, columnist, all have to stoop to new levels, for shock values, opinions, just in general to find out if they even have a viable audience. Allow me to state, I am offended, then again, I am sure most who have watched the video with you smirking all the while are offended in general. But this I am sure, is your way of getting ratings? I am an American, living in Canada, married to a Canadian. Canadians are people of pride and honor, just as Americans USE to be. I have in my own words showed my shame over American politics, the Iraq invasion, (not a war mind you) Americans invaded Iraq- so it was never termed a war. Then we have people such as you Greg, low balling and insulting. YAAAA I am sure you care not what others have to say or how many post you get from this unintelligent broadcast of yours, but one can only wish you had your facts straight. Canadian troops are bravely dying for a hopeless cause in Afghanistan, this is a fact in my opinion. That sad truth can only be extremely painful for the families of all those soldiers killed on our Canada’s behalf, for they fought believing their contribution would help Afghanistan. But the reality is that eight years later, Canada's military began its mission Afghanistan is farther away from being a democracy, the Taliban are stronger than ever and the evil opium poppy trade that produces most of the world's heroin is bigger than ever. But on the bigger picture- boys are in a country where they are fighting for what they believe in, freedom of others and you have the gall to ridicule that measure! Pompous broadcast such as yours are cowardice to state the least. All I can say is, way to go Greg, one more reason to make another American living aboard to feel ashamed- very little pride left in being American. Thank you for the ignorance, thanks for the support and most of all, thank you for the yellow journalism- in the name of bloggers, advertisers and looking for an audience, from any prospect!

Teen Girls Dating Brutal Boys!

Teen Girls With Brutal Boys!

A teen girl stands in the corner of a sports shoe store with her hoodie pulled down over her head, tied loosely at the chin, looking down. At first sight, a person would think, “Oh she is just another emo” (label given to teens that wear a more melodic and less chaotic style of dress.) But at a second glance, you can see out of the corner of your eye, the girl has a cut lip, slight bruising above her lip ring. A boy not much older than she is, comes from around the table in the store, grabs her hand assertively and walks off. I could have followed them and asked her if she was alright, but I watched them walk, thinking what good would my questioning do! Girls today, (1 out of 3) will be abused by a boy and that boy will get away with it. The girl will make excuses for him, saying it is not that bad, that it will get better and wait for change. Sometimes that change comes too late! If pushed to get away from the boy in question, the girl will more likely return to the relationship, thinking you are trying to control her as an adult. Most will not admit it, but until the girl herself wants change, there will be nothing altered.

Teens are reluctant to talk to their parents about this subject, the logic goes, and they turn to their peers instead. So what parents can do to help is make sure those peers are educated and informed- and hope for a sort of salvation by people their own age.
What I taught my daughters when they were growing up is mainly self respect. Through self respect a lot of things follow. I told them that there are good men out there, that no one has to put up with fear or abuse in their relationship. The first sign of disrespect be it verbal abuse or physical abuse is a sign to leave that relationship behind. There's always "I'm sorry" and "it wont happen again" but it will happen again. I am a low maintenance laid back person. I take most things with a grain of salt. I had enough respect for myself to know that I would not accept that kind of reaction/response. I'd drop anyone in a minute that didn't treat me as I treat them. That is the basis I live by and I try and pass that on to my daughters. No one deserves to be verbally or physically attacked in a relationship. It seems to be a power trip for some, a calculating issue, to do those things. My mentality is "see how much control or power you have after I'm gone". You get one chance, you abuse that option, and you become another statistic in my opinion. I would want every girl out there to understand, never give up your power as a human being, no one has the right to treat you any other way, then a equal, with respect and admiration!
But it's all about the girls knowing that they are strong enough to stand alone to take up for themselves. That they have enough self respect to know they are above it and deserve better. It is important for girls to have a support group within their circle of friends that can help them through any given situation and show them another route.
Boys at an early age, need to be taught respect, how to treat girls, women and one another. It starts with words that are taught as a life lesson and it becomes habitual to treat others with love, reverence and understanding. Girls are a boy’s equal on every level, and when a person grows up with that thinking, the ground becomes even, a stronger foundation is leveled and we become better people by the lessons we are both taught and educated.

If you are a teenage girl, feeling you are ready to move on from an abusive relationship, you can visit www.loveisrespect.org or call the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (1-866-331-9474, or TTY 1-866-331-8453.) Love is never suppose to hurt! ! ! !

Doing a blog just for the Carmen LOL

1. Name something you use in the shower?
shampoo.

2. Name a product for men?
axe.

3. Name something people hate to find on their windshield?
a crack.

4. Name something a man might buy before a date?
flowers.

5. What is another word for blemish?
pimple.

6. Something you cook in the microwave?
popcorn.

7. Name a piece of furniture people need help moving?
beds.

8. Name a reason a younger man might like an older woman?
hmm, i dont know.

9. Name something a dog does that embarrasses it's owner?
bark non stop.

10. Name a kind of test you cannot study for?
pregnancy test.

11. Name something a boy scout gets a badge for?
making a fire.

12. Name a phrase with the word home in it?
home improvement.

13. Name a sport where players lose teeth?
boxing.

14. Name something a teacher can do to ruin a student's day?
ask them to read in front of the class ? haha

15. What is a way you can tell someone has been crying?
their eyes are red and sqinted.

16. Name a bird you wouldn't want to eat?
flamingo.

17. Name something someone would wear with a hole in it?
socks.

18. Name something that gets smaller the more you use it?
food

Nice Guys???

Do you think that nice people are boring? I mean people who always try to be nice and polite, they never joke around with you, always try to calm you. Whenever you tell them something, they accept it. It's you most of the time who decides what to do now, where to go, when to meet and things of that sort. Even if you did something wrong, they say you weren't so guilty about that...because you are just a nice person. It seems that most of people respect this type a lot but they usually don't enjoy spending time with them for any long length periods. I’ve read somewhere that women prefer jerks. Personally I don't agree with this a lot, but when you look around, for some it is true. I mean women like men who have a good sense of humor and are joking most of time even if what they're saying, hurt your feeling a little here and there. (In case you don't have anything to say in order to pay them back)But of course I'm not talking about people who try unsuccessfully to be funny or are jerks?
I am just asking…. What do you think? Do nice guys finish last?

Just a Bad Read

It is winter, I don’t mean, just a wintery day or a day in winter, I mean it is damn cold outside. Here I sit in March, with the last 4 months being cold and mean, cabin fever, right? When it is this cold out, there is little to nothing to do. So I take care of the house, fix meals there are out of my element and spend time on the internet. Boring? Yes, very boring, but amusing all at the same time.
You get to know a bit about people when you are in the net, the WWW if you will. I seldom admit to the fact that I spend time on a chat room, I won’t say which one, but I drop into a chat off and on throughout my cabin fever filled days.
Last night I dropped on to see who was logged in! Some days it is like opening a really boring book, one that you want to put down, but have hopes that it might get better. It was not what I viewed that bothered me, but rather, what I understood in the reading. You can learn a lot about human nature in words on a blank screen, all read from the living room setting on a lap top. Two people were logged on, (nicks are not important) but the nature of their being human was. It was a he said/she said sling of words gathering. People can be merciless, not just spiteful, but deep down I have to make you hurt kind of mean. She had to attack his manhood, his health issues and his past ladies. He on the other hand showed a weaker view point, he attacked her children, I mean really verbally assault her children, their background, their fathers and who she was as a woman. It was a train wreck of words. Here were two people who obviously have met each other off line at one time or another could have been friends even, and for whatever reason, they no longer care each other. And that brings me to the crust of my conversation about people and words.
People can become so dislocated on a winter’s day, just cruel, mean, harsh to each other. It makes me think of the saying, “If you have nothing nice to say to a person, than say anything at all” But that really is impossible in the world today, is it not? People do not mess around when it comes to hiding behind a glass partition called a monitor, to lash out at each other and thrust such hateful things about, without a thought in the world, people slam their fingers down on a keyboard, and become so damn bold! (Even bigger than life.) We use words to show how we are feeling in one brief moment, and then the moment is gone. And we lash out, to see who can become bigger and badder than the other person hiding behind their glass partition. Yes, I know the saying, most of the people we chat to are not real, chances are, and they will never be real friend to us, so why should we treat them as if they matter? With morals and social matters becoming an antiquity, mankind has found a new way to reach out and slam other human being, by means of the internet chat rooms. None of this is news to me, I have read it many times, have studied it even, done profiles on people to examine the nature on our being human. With all that is going on in the world today, a fallen economy, people in a state of despair, the media reporting news that becomes more grim with each newscast, it would be nice to find a place where lowering our standards and being brash with words was not part of the chat experience.
But it is winter, cabin fever and I suppose we as humans are showing the ugly side of who we are with a great deal more ease these days……. The internet!

Mr Obama

Dear Mr. Obama



When I look back at our American history, I think of how we have has grown and changed since the time our first leaders, leading our nation now is nothing short of a miraculous task. But, like those men that have come before you, you claim to be a roll-up-your sleeves, 'Let's get it done!' kind of human being. To me, that is the spirit of a great man, good leader.




In writing this letter, I would like to take the moment to say welcome Sir, to not only Washington, but expectantly, a new era for everyone, every member living in this world as a whole, all of us, as human beings, separate, individual, with great hope! As a leader, I, along with others, want you to lead the great nation of America, with intelligence, nobility, grace and compassion. I think you truly have our country in your best interests. I am a particularly opinionated person, and I have some suggestions on goals, but that is not my place or purpose in writing you. Eight years of an regal Bush/Cheney administration that ignored laws and offered explanations to no one has resulted in grave injustices to millions of people. It has virtually destroyed America's long-standing world image of decency and fairness and that of course is the opinion of one woman, myself.




I know there are many dissatisfied people in our country. It seems that they are looking to you to bring change and fix everything. This will not be a easy task, you are just a man, not a super hero. I know that the last 8 years have been very hard on a great many of us, that in itself, will become a huge undertaking. People throughout the country have become frantic. The crashing stock market has become a big issue, and many people feel that the economy is unstable. The mortgage crisis is also another problem that we all see on the news everyday. Many families are being force to leave their homes, and I believe this is a big cause of people's financial insecurity. The United States is a country with so many opportunities that people shouldn't have to wear themselves thin in order to provide for their family. With the amount of lost jobs in the last 2 years, many families have been left with little to survive on and more are holding on with little hope.


Another major issue in our nation is how costly health care is. As president, Mr Obama, I hope you can help make health care more affordable for the average American. Many health insurance companies limit the amount of doctor's visits and hospital days, which can become very costly for people. Everyone needs health coverage, but there are people who have little or no health coverage. It is believed by many Americans that you will help make health care more affordable for everyone. If you can accomplish this, Americans will have good health care program and it will make life easier for them. Again, we can hope……

I look forward to your bringing the United States' presence in Iraq to an honorable and lasting end, to your undertaking a plan to revitalize an aching spirit of young men and women‘s loss, to your opening up new and improved trade relations with foreign nations and effecting global peace on new frontiers.


I think our nations need help., not just the USA, but the world, all nations. I feel that we are killing our planet by all of our pollutants. The goals that we expect to be reached are the same goals that have been expected from every new president we elect. So I don't know how we can expect you to have all the answers, but we do have hope. All we can strive for is that during your duration in office, you will be able to stay on the nation's good side and improve the economy.


Mr. Obama, you clearly possess the articulate aptitude and the wisdom to help restore our reputation and respect. Please do it in an open, honest and candid way to include all Americans and all the citizens of the world. I do not refer to you as Mr. President as of yet Mr. Obama, for that is a title, one that is earned and I hope in time, I will find it a with grace to call you such.

Sincerely Yours,
Viesta P. Morrison
American and Honored Being of this World

Mr Feel Good! ! !

Chasing Mr. Feel Good?

What are we doing in this generation of feeling good, I mean trying to feel good 100% of the time? What are we in search of? We are either living in a cesspool of frustration over what we think we need or just a downward spiral of what we don’t have!!! What inexpressible desires are we chasing?

At no other time in history, have we had so much as we do at this very moment….. In technology, communications, easy access to gaming, gambling, email, desires are just a stroke and stoke away.. We can watch virtual reality channel surfing, talk to family, friends, “hell” even people we don’t know, by striking a few keys from our laptops, keyboards, any means of communications. Drop a dollar in a machine, for a few quick moments; we surge with new found endorphins, flooding our brain with a new fuelled energy, only to be let down within seconds. We are looking for that first high, that first feel good moment that we experienced years before… only problem with that today is, we have not found our shut off valve. We are seeking what we think we have lost, but why? What is it about having all this new technology and we are never satisfied? I mean really satisfied, that deep down in the gut satisfied feeling we once had in the burn of our bellies? We are forever in search of Mr. Feel Good. We can implant our brains with electrodes if we so wished to do so, at differing spots, just to make us feel good, chances are this new means that medical science has come up with will be abused. We would have the transplant to feel exceptional and find we are on overload….. That is how we operate as human beings. You know, the folks at the head of the food chain? The ones that preach in one hand we have to feel good all the time, rouse emotions we did not even know we had, strive for perfection in a fatigued world. And then there are the others ones, who come across our televised screens squealing about our economy, our downward trends, our over published bad news of current affairs…so where to we find balance?
If you have a itch, we have a cure, if you have a moment when you are down, we have a pill for that, if you bored, try TV, satellite radio, “sex” (both traditional and out there in the deepest seeded desires of mankind where half of the populist would seldom dare to even venture) If you have an imagination, then we have the creation to help you fulfill that need. And that gets me back to what I am speaking of, what are we chasing? What is this urgency we are in constant need of fulfilling? Why are we in such denial over what we want and not taking a breath to think before we act? Why are we so bored? Is it because we have so much or because we have so many means of living out in the moment….
We crave constantly, do not fill up that void and find we are lost.. We talk about spending more time with family, social interactions, walking in the simple pleasures, but it ends there, with just talking about it, seldom is any action taken. {Recall actions speak louder than words} Rather, we find excuses for what we don’t do over what we should do. It is easier that way…. It was not that long ago, people were told to stop hiding their anger, frustrations, futile emotion, so we started talking, non-stop, we never shut up. AND when we grew weary of the endless chatter, we found being medicated easier than dealing. So that brings us back to never filling our bellies, never erupting into that volcano of moments we swear by, the one we say and never do. Expressions are easy now days, you can write a shit load and never say a damn thing? Sort of like I am doing here, get my drift? We say we are so busy, but are we? Are we instead searching out Mr Feel Good for that escape we talk about never getting, that first high we all seem to be chasing, that moment we want to recapture? Who are we, where do we go from here? How many of us really know what it is to LIVE?

Peace - Viesta